Liquefaction- when an earthquake's shaking turns loose, soft soil into mud Aftershock- a smaller earthquake that happens after a larger one Tsunamis- a large wave that is created when a earthquake happens on the sea-floor Base-insulation Building- a building made to lessen the energy that gets to the house
Outline
Intoduction
newer buildings are deisgned to withstand the earthquake
How Earthquakes Cause Damage
local soil conditions
building on rock is safer
Liquefaction
Aftershock
Tsunamis
Making buildings safer
Choice of Location
don't build on steep slopes and filled land
Construction Methods
How a building is made shows if it will withstand an earthquake
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Section 3 Earthquake Hazards and Safety
Vocabulary
Liquefaction- when an earthquake's shaking turns loose, soft soil into mud
Aftershock- a smaller earthquake that happens after a larger one
Tsunamis- a large wave that is created when a earthquake happens on the sea-floor
Base-insulation Building- a building made to lessen the energy that gets to the house
Outline
Intoduction
How Earthquakes Cause Damage
Making buildings safer
Protecting Yourself during an earthquake